Re: pain medication issues

[Guest guest]

Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a mistake?  That

drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?   Sounds like the medication

wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

Jennette

>________________________________

>From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> " neck pain " <neck pain >

>Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

>Subject: pain medication issues

>

>

> 

>Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I live in

Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in drastic pain from my

spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a

day and was very responsible, never abusing them at all.

>What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from chronic pain and

their lives are better on the medication? HE never told me either that he

reduced them and I picked up my prescription and saw the reduction. I see him

Tuesday to discuss this- - --

>Annie

>

>A poet is, most of all , to see

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a mistake?  That

drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?   Sounds like the medication

wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

Jennette

>________________________________

>From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> " neck pain " <neck pain >

>Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

>Subject: pain medication issues

>

>

> 

>Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I live in

Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in drastic pain from my

spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a

day and was very responsible, never abusing them at all.

>What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from chronic pain and

their lives are better on the medication? HE never told me either that he

reduced them and I picked up my prescription and saw the reduction. I see him

Tuesday to discuss this- - --

>Annie

>

>A poet is, most of all , to see

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a

> mistake? That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner? Sounds like the

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible,

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a

> mistake? That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner? Sounds like the

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible,

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a

> mistake? That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner? Sounds like the

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible,

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a

> mistake? That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner? Sounds like the

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible,

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

LAURA,

i AM IN FLORIDA TOO AND HAD BEEN GETTING 90 PILLS. i HAD 2 REFILLS ON THEM FOR A

YEAR AND THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO HE WAS GIVING ME 90 WITH NO REFILLS AND THEN

NOW IT IS 30 WITH NO REFILL AND i CANT LIVE WITH THIS--

I HAVE ONLY BEEN TAKING 1-2 A DAY NOW SINCE THIS AND I AM REALLY SUFFERING

BECAUE i AM WORRIED THAT HE WONT REFILL THE PRESECRPTION UNTIL NEXT MONTH AND SO

I AM TRYING TO SAVE THEM.

i SEE HIM TUESDAY TO SPEAK TO HIM ABOUT THIS-- AS I CAN HARDLY WALK NOW AND AM

NEARLY CRIPPLED.I IVE ALONE AND AM 63, A RETIRED PREOFESSOR. LAURA, I AM VERY

C0NCERNED.

HE IS A PA, THIS IS NOT A PAIN CLINIC THOUGH I HAVE GONE TO ONE BUT ONLY FOR

EPIDURLAS,

ANNIE

A poet is, most of all , to see

From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

neck pain

Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

Subject: Re: pain medication issues

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

LAURA,

i AM IN FLORIDA TOO AND HAD BEEN GETTING 90 PILLS. i HAD 2 REFILLS ON THEM FOR A

YEAR AND THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO HE WAS GIVING ME 90 WITH NO REFILLS AND THEN

NOW IT IS 30 WITH NO REFILL AND i CANT LIVE WITH THIS--

I HAVE ONLY BEEN TAKING 1-2 A DAY NOW SINCE THIS AND I AM REALLY SUFFERING

BECAUE i AM WORRIED THAT HE WONT REFILL THE PRESECRPTION UNTIL NEXT MONTH AND SO

I AM TRYING TO SAVE THEM.

i SEE HIM TUESDAY TO SPEAK TO HIM ABOUT THIS-- AS I CAN HARDLY WALK NOW AND AM

NEARLY CRIPPLED.I IVE ALONE AND AM 63, A RETIRED PREOFESSOR. LAURA, I AM VERY

C0NCERNED.

HE IS A PA, THIS IS NOT A PAIN CLINIC THOUGH I HAVE GONE TO ONE BUT ONLY FOR

EPIDURLAS,

ANNIE

A poet is, most of all , to see

From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

neck pain

Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

Subject: Re: pain medication issues

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

JEANETTE,

THIS MEDICINE IS THE O NLY ONE THAT DOES HELP.

I HAVE PMR, FIBRO AND AM ALLERGIC TO THE DRUGS THAT THOSE 2 AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

USE-- AND TOO I HAVE C6- C7 DISCS THAT ARE BULGING AND I  STENOSIS AND DDD AND

BURSITIS IN BOTH HIPS AND ONE HIP JOINT THAT IS OUT OF WHACK, PENDING A HIP

RELALCEMENT WHEN THE ORTHOPEDIC SAYS SO,  AND TOO I HAVE NERUOPATHY THAT IS

NEARLY CRIPPING ME.

THE HYDROCODONE WAS ACTUALLY GIVING ME MOBILLTY AND RELIEF.  I USE IT

RESPONSIBLY, KEEP A JOURNAL OF MY USE OF THE PILLS AND NEVER HAVE TAKEN MORE

OVER THE 2 YEAR PERIOD. i NEVER GOT HIGH ON THEM. I USE THIS MEDICINE WITH

RESPECT AND HONESTY,

I HAVE ONLY 30 NOW  AND WAS GETTING 90, WHICH LASTED ME FOR  NEARLY 50 DAYS,

SO WHAT IS SOMEONE LIKE ME TO DO???

I SEE THE PA TUESDAY TO DISCUSS THIS AND AM VERY WORRIED THAT HE IS GOING TO

 SAY THAT IS IT. IT IS THIS KIND OF CRAP THAT MAKES A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN GO TO

THE BLACK MARKETEERS, NOT THAT I EVER WOULD-- BUT WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

a FLORIDA RESIDENT THAT DOES NOT ABUSE HER MEDS

 

A poet is, most of all , to see

From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

neck pain

Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

Subject: Re: pain medication issues

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

JEANETTE,

THIS MEDICINE IS THE O NLY ONE THAT DOES HELP.

I HAVE PMR, FIBRO AND AM ALLERGIC TO THE DRUGS THAT THOSE 2 AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

USE-- AND TOO I HAVE C6- C7 DISCS THAT ARE BULGING AND I  STENOSIS AND DDD AND

BURSITIS IN BOTH HIPS AND ONE HIP JOINT THAT IS OUT OF WHACK, PENDING A HIP

RELALCEMENT WHEN THE ORTHOPEDIC SAYS SO,  AND TOO I HAVE NERUOPATHY THAT IS

NEARLY CRIPPING ME.

THE HYDROCODONE WAS ACTUALLY GIVING ME MOBILLTY AND RELIEF.  I USE IT

RESPONSIBLY, KEEP A JOURNAL OF MY USE OF THE PILLS AND NEVER HAVE TAKEN MORE

OVER THE 2 YEAR PERIOD. i NEVER GOT HIGH ON THEM. I USE THIS MEDICINE WITH

RESPECT AND HONESTY,

I HAVE ONLY 30 NOW  AND WAS GETTING 90, WHICH LASTED ME FOR  NEARLY 50 DAYS,

SO WHAT IS SOMEONE LIKE ME TO DO???

I SEE THE PA TUESDAY TO DISCUSS THIS AND AM VERY WORRIED THAT HE IS GOING TO

 SAY THAT IS IT. IT IS THIS KIND OF CRAP THAT MAKES A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN GO TO

THE BLACK MARKETEERS, NOT THAT I EVER WOULD-- BUT WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

a FLORIDA RESIDENT THAT DOES NOT ABUSE HER MEDS

 

A poet is, most of all , to see

From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

neck pain

Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

Subject: Re: pain medication issues

I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

(and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

" wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

it's because of the law that signed.

This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

in a big hurry!

BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

neurologist at least every 6 months now.

Ricci

Florida

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ann,

I wonder if your doc can get around this by doing a mail order prescription?

 It is so sad when a few hurt the many.  I wonder if there are any advocacy

groups in your area.  There should be a way around a law like this.  

Debbie

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ann,

I wonder if your doc can get around this by doing a mail order prescription?

 It is so sad when a few hurt the many.  I wonder if there are any advocacy

groups in your area.  There should be a way around a law like this.  

Debbie

> Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

>

> Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

>

> Jennette

>

> >________________________________

> >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > " neck pain " <neck pain

> >

> >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> >Subject: pain medication issues

> >

> >

> >

> >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> never abusing them at all.

> >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> >Annie

> >

> >A poet is, most of all , to see

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

My Doctor who has been seeing me for Chronic Pain since 2000 just

recently reduced my Vicoden 750 / 7.5 from 6 pills in a 24 hour

period to 3. But he upped my Oxycontin to 2X a day. His reasoning

was that I'm at the limit for the amount of Vicoden for my height

/weight and he was concerned about long term effects. The Oxy is

longer acting and actually less tiring on me. I do believe that

the DEA is also leaning on him and all doctors to reduce the amount

of narcotic drugs they issue. I now must see him every 3 months on

the dot in order to get new scripts. I'm also drug tested, which I

never was before. So you are all not alone. I hope this is not a

slippery slope because I like you and many others on here have very

legitimate pain and can go crazy from the pain. Not from withdrawal

of the drugs. I'm 50, have been on many meds for the last 11 years

and will be for the rest of my life. So I try to hold back on how

much I take because once you hit the wall and your limit, what can

you do for the pain. I try all of the non medicinal methods I can,

Ice, massage, walking, relaxation tapes, prayer, Tens-Unit, etc. I

also can use muscle relaxers in addition too or in place of the

Vicoden / Oxy. Whatever gets the job done. Hang in there. Like

President Clinton, I feel your pain. Dave

[Guest guest]

My Doctor who has been seeing me for Chronic Pain since 2000 just

recently reduced my Vicoden 750 / 7.5 from 6 pills in a 24 hour

period to 3. But he upped my Oxycontin to 2X a day. His reasoning

was that I'm at the limit for the amount of Vicoden for my height

/weight and he was concerned about long term effects. The Oxy is

longer acting and actually less tiring on me. I do believe that

the DEA is also leaning on him and all doctors to reduce the amount

of narcotic drugs they issue. I now must see him every 3 months on

the dot in order to get new scripts. I'm also drug tested, which I

never was before. So you are all not alone. I hope this is not a

slippery slope because I like you and many others on here have very

legitimate pain and can go crazy from the pain. Not from withdrawal

of the drugs. I'm 50, have been on many meds for the last 11 years

and will be for the rest of my life. So I try to hold back on how

much I take because once you hit the wall and your limit, what can

you do for the pain. I try all of the non medicinal methods I can,

Ice, massage, walking, relaxation tapes, prayer, Tens-Unit, etc. I

also can use muscle relaxers in addition too or in place of the

Vicoden / Oxy. Whatever gets the job done. Hang in there. Like

President Clinton, I feel your pain. Dave

[Guest guest]

what about the internet. You just have to be careful. I bought internet anti

fungal pills. Because i was fed up with the local doctors. cindy

>

> JEANETTE,

> THIS MEDICINE IS THE O NLY ONE THAT DOES HELP.

> I HAVE PMR, FIBRO AND AM ALLERGIC TO THE DRUGS THAT THOSE 2 AUTOIMMUNE

DISEASES USE-- AND TOO I HAVE C6- C7 DISCS THAT ARE BULGING AND I  STENOSIS AND

DDD AND BURSITIS IN BOTH HIPS AND ONE HIP JOINT THAT IS OUT OF WHACK, PENDING A

HIP RELALCEMENT WHEN THE ORTHOPEDIC SAYS SO,  AND TOO I HAVE NERUOPATHY THAT IS

NEARLY CRIPPING ME.

> THE HYDROCODONE WAS ACTUALLY GIVING ME MOBILLTY AND RELIEF.  I USE IT

RESPONSIBLY, KEEP A JOURNAL OF MY USE OF THE PILLS AND NEVER HAVE TAKEN MORE

OVER THE 2 YEAR PERIOD. i NEVER GOT HIGH ON THEM. I USE THIS MEDICINE WITH

RESPECT AND HONESTY,

> I HAVE ONLY 30 NOW  AND WAS GETTING 90, WHICH LASTED ME FOR  NEARLY 50 DAYS,

> SO WHAT IS SOMEONE LIKE ME TO DO???

> I SEE THE PA TUESDAY TO DISCUSS THIS AND AM VERY WORRIED THAT HE IS GOING TO

 SAY THAT IS IT. IT IS THIS KIND OF CRAP THAT MAKES A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN GO TO

THE BLACK MARKETEERS, NOT THAT I EVER WOULD-- BUT WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

> a FLORIDA RESIDENT THAT DOES NOT ABUSE HER MEDS

>  

>

> A poet is, most of all , to see

>

> From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

> neck pain

> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

> Subject: Re: pain medication issues

>

> I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

> (and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

> March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

> review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

> " wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

> just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

> worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

> all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

> practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

> hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

> checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

> months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

> was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

> it's because of the law that signed.

>

> This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

> these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

> hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

> attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

> on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

> psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

> well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

> that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

> being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

> actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

> lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

> a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

> in a big hurry!

>

> BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

> a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

> pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

> office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

> neurologist at least every 6 months now.

>

> Ricci

> Florida

>

>

> On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

>

> > Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> > mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

> >

> > Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> > medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

> >

> > Jennette

> >

> > >________________________________

> > >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > > " neck pain "

<neck pain

> > >

> > >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> > >Subject: pain medication issues

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> > live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> > drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> > joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> > never abusing them at all.

> > >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> > chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> > told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> > and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> > >Annie

> > >

> > >A poet is, most of all , to see

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

what about the internet. You just have to be careful. I bought internet anti

fungal pills. Because i was fed up with the local doctors. cindy

>

> JEANETTE,

> THIS MEDICINE IS THE O NLY ONE THAT DOES HELP.

> I HAVE PMR, FIBRO AND AM ALLERGIC TO THE DRUGS THAT THOSE 2 AUTOIMMUNE

DISEASES USE-- AND TOO I HAVE C6- C7 DISCS THAT ARE BULGING AND I  STENOSIS AND

DDD AND BURSITIS IN BOTH HIPS AND ONE HIP JOINT THAT IS OUT OF WHACK, PENDING A

HIP RELALCEMENT WHEN THE ORTHOPEDIC SAYS SO,  AND TOO I HAVE NERUOPATHY THAT IS

NEARLY CRIPPING ME.

> THE HYDROCODONE WAS ACTUALLY GIVING ME MOBILLTY AND RELIEF.  I USE IT

RESPONSIBLY, KEEP A JOURNAL OF MY USE OF THE PILLS AND NEVER HAVE TAKEN MORE

OVER THE 2 YEAR PERIOD. i NEVER GOT HIGH ON THEM. I USE THIS MEDICINE WITH

RESPECT AND HONESTY,

> I HAVE ONLY 30 NOW  AND WAS GETTING 90, WHICH LASTED ME FOR  NEARLY 50 DAYS,

> SO WHAT IS SOMEONE LIKE ME TO DO???

> I SEE THE PA TUESDAY TO DISCUSS THIS AND AM VERY WORRIED THAT HE IS GOING TO

 SAY THAT IS IT. IT IS THIS KIND OF CRAP THAT MAKES A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN GO TO

THE BLACK MARKETEERS, NOT THAT I EVER WOULD-- BUT WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

> a FLORIDA RESIDENT THAT DOES NOT ABUSE HER MEDS

>  

>

> A poet is, most of all , to see

>

> From: LAURA RICCI <LRicci@...>

> neck pain

> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 9:30 PM

> Subject: Re: pain medication issues

>

> I've been a lurker on this list. I have 2 herniated cervical disks 

> (and 2 in my lumbar spine). I was rear ended by a sheriff's deputy 

> March of 2010 and haven't posted because my case is still under legal 

> review, but getting close to resolving it. Anyhow, remember our 

> " wonderful " governor Rick signed into law the pill mill bill 

> just recently? I say " wonderful " sarcastically as he's got to be the 

> worse thing that's ever happened to this wonderful state. I don't know 

> all the details of it, but when I saw my neurologist's nurse 

> practitioner last Monday for my monthly recheck and refill of my 

> hydrocodone/APAP, before she would call in the prescription, she 

> checked to see if I had seen the neurologist himself within the past 6 

> months (which I have - last saw him about 2 months ago). She said it 

> was the law. It was the first time she ever checked this, so I think 

> it's because of the law that signed.

>

> This stupid law is going to negatively impact those of us that need 

> these medications for true legitimate reasons. In addition to 

> hydrocodone/APAP, I also take Xanax as I've suffered from severe panic 

> attacks since I was young (had my first one in 5th grade). I have been 

> on Xanax since 1984 and it literally saved my life. I see my 

> psychiatrist next month (i see him ever 4-6 months since I'm doing so 

> well on it), so I'll see how this new law impacts my prescription for 

> that. It seems that those of us that need these meds to function are 

> being made to feel like addicts and criminals. God forbid we should 

> actually need them for legit reasons. I've always wanted these 

> lawmakers who view these meds with such negatively to be affected with 

> a condition that requires them. Boy would their point of view change 

> in a big hurry!

>

> BTW, for both drugs I receive 90 each month (both to be taken 3 times 

> a day) and when I got my hydrocodone/APAP last week, it was for 90 

> pills, no refills as has been the norm. I go back to my neurologist's 

> office September 26. Going to have to remember now to see the actual 

> neurologist at least every 6 months now.

>

> Ricci

> Florida

>

>

> On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 PM, Jennette wrote:

>

> > Did you have the pharmacist call to make sure this wasn't a 

> > mistake?  That drastic of change is bound to make you feel horrible.

> >

> > Is this a pain doctor or a general practitioner?  Sounds like the 

> > medication wasn't really helping too much to begin with.

> >

> > Jennette

> >

> > >________________________________

> > >From: Ann Wood Fuller <gatorma1@...>

> > > " neck pain "

<neck pain

> > >

> > >Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:27 PM

> > >Subject: pain medication issues

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >Has a anyone had any problems with their pain med prescriptions? I 

> > live in Florida and my Dr reduced my meds from 90 to 30 and I am in 

> > drastic pain from my spinal stenosis, DDD, PMR and Fibro and hip 

> > joint arthritis. I took only 2-3 a day and was very responsible, 

> > never abusing them at all.

> > >What is going to happen to people who legitimately suffer from 

> > chronic pain and their lives are better on the medication? HE never 

> > told me either that he reduced them and I picked up my prescription 

> > and saw the reduction. I see him Tuesday to discuss this- - --

> > >Annie

> > >

> > >A poet is, most of all , to see

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark,

Is there any activity you remember doing that leads up to these episodes? Could

it be associated with muscle spasm from being in a weird position during work or

sleep or overdoing working with your arms?

I remember having a lot of cracking in my neck. I think that was from spasmed

muscles pulling my cervical vertebra tight together. And when I turned my neck

the tendons snapped across vertebral joints. But I don't know for sure that's

what it was. However, when my neck muscles relaxed and strengthened after I

improved my posture, I didn't have that snapping any more and still don't.

Rochelle

>

> Hi all - As many her e know I had cervical fusion C4-7) about 3 years ago and

it has provided amazing relief to the loss of use and strength of my left arm. 

But as we all know nothing comes without its drawbacks and side effects.  I get

these periods of intense pain in my shoulders and arms sometimes and sometimes

it even affects my stomach in a manner it seems I am getting nauseated and in

addition sometimes it feels like my head is feeling lightheaded..I have thought

about it being not neck related (i.e. circulation/cardiac) but all that checks

out okay.  I will often after these spells go for a few days will have that kink

in the neck feeling where it just does not seem my stiffness uncomfortable

feeling in my neck will ever stretch out...then I will get a loud audible and

shuttering click as my neck adjusts - feels like a stuck disk position is

sliding into place (I am guessing here but that is how it feels) and get some

immediate relief followed

> after a short time with lessening of the symptoms....I guess I am just

looking for anyone who may have similar symptoms to commiserate with or gain a

perspective of where this may be leading...hopefully not more surgery...

>

>

> P.S. it is saddening and heartening (that a celeb is among us) that Peyton

Manning had cervical fusion this week...

>

>

> Praying for pain free days for you all.

>

> mark

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark,

Is there any activity you remember doing that leads up to these episodes? Could

it be associated with muscle spasm from being in a weird position during work or

sleep or overdoing working with your arms?

I remember having a lot of cracking in my neck. I think that was from spasmed

muscles pulling my cervical vertebra tight together. And when I turned my neck

the tendons snapped across vertebral joints. But I don't know for sure that's

what it was. However, when my neck muscles relaxed and strengthened after I

improved my posture, I didn't have that snapping any more and still don't.

Rochelle

>

> Hi all - As many her e know I had cervical fusion C4-7) about 3 years ago and

it has provided amazing relief to the loss of use and strength of my left arm. 

But as we all know nothing comes without its drawbacks and side effects.  I get

these periods of intense pain in my shoulders and arms sometimes and sometimes

it even affects my stomach in a manner it seems I am getting nauseated and in

addition sometimes it feels like my head is feeling lightheaded..I have thought

about it being not neck related (i.e. circulation/cardiac) but all that checks

out okay.  I will often after these spells go for a few days will have that kink

in the neck feeling where it just does not seem my stiffness uncomfortable

feeling in my neck will ever stretch out...then I will get a loud audible and

shuttering click as my neck adjusts - feels like a stuck disk position is

sliding into place (I am guessing here but that is how it feels) and get some

immediate relief followed

> after a short time with lessening of the symptoms....I guess I am just

looking for anyone who may have similar symptoms to commiserate with or gain a

perspective of where this may be leading...hopefully not more surgery...

>

>

> P.S. it is saddening and heartening (that a celeb is among us) that Peyton

Manning had cervical fusion this week...

>

>

> Praying for pain free days for you all.

>

> mark

>

>

>